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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Deadly Crowd Crush at New Delhi Train Station as Passengers Head to Religious Festival
Caption: Deadly Crowd Crush at New Delhi Train Station as Passengers Head to Religious Festival. At least 18 people, including nine women and five children, died in a crowd crush at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, according to local police. The stampede occurred around 10 p.m. as large crowds attempted to board trains heading to the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering. Delhi police deputy commissioner KPS Malhotra said overcrowding worsened after delays to two train services, causing panic for 10 to 15 minutes. The tragedy comes just weeks after another fatal crowd crush at the Maha Kumbh Mela, where millions of pilgrims gather for the sacred event. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, saying he was “distressed” by the loss of life and praying for a speedy recovery for the injured. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said authorities were working to assist victims, adding that four trains were deployed to evacuate stranded passengers. Police and emergency teams have brought the situation under control, but investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the crush. The Maha Kumbh Mela is expected to draw an unprecedented 400 million people over six weeks, making it the largest peaceful gathering in the world. Safety concerns have mounted following recent tragedies, with officials under pressure to improve crowd management at major transport hubs. Authorities continue to monitor railway stations as millions travel to the festival, hoping to prevent further incidents amid the massive influx of pilgrims. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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